New construction
Build it once. Build it right.
Ground-up custom homes in Tallahassee and the Florida Big Bend — whether you already own the lot or haven't found it yet.
What we need to know early
The land question changes everything.
Whether you own your property, are still hunting for it, or already have a realtor working for you is not a detail — it's the first fork in the road. Commissions, lot prep, septic, well, impact fees and site access all get built into the number.
Ask us at the end and it's a renegotiation. Ask at the start and it's just the plan. That's why it's question one.
Answer the eight questions- Own your lot? We start with what the site will and won't allow.
- Still looking? Stacey is a licensed Florida realtor — she can help you buy it, and Jared can price the build on it before you make an offer. Search land here.
- Already have a realtor? Say so — that cost has to live in the budget from day one, not turn up at contract.
- Not sure on budget? Pick a range or say you don't know. Both are fine answers.
Don't have land yet?
We'll help you find it — and price the build before you buy.
Stacey is a licensed Florida realtor and half of the building team. That means one conversation answers both questions: what the parcel is worth, and what it costs to put your house on it.
A lot that looks like a bargain can add tens of thousands to a build — a long driveway, a failed perc test, no city water, a flood line through the buildable area. None of that is in the listing photos. All of it is in your budget.
Florida real estate license #SL3154101 · 1st Choice Real Estate
Finish levels
Three honest tiers, priced before you fall in love.
Most budget blowups happen because nobody said out loud what "nice finishes" meant. Here's what we mean.
Essential
Tight budget, solid house. Everything structural done properly, finishes kept practical.
- Vinyl siding
- Laminate countertops
- LVP or carpet flooring
- Builder-grade fixtures
Elevated
The one most people land on. Real curb appeal and finishes that hold their value.
- Hardie board exterior
- Granite or quartz counters
- Wood-look flooring (laminate or luxury vinyl)
- Upgraded trim and lighting
Custom
You have specific specs in mind. Bring them — we'll price them line by line.
- Your material selections
- Custom cabinetry and millwork
- Hardwood, tile, specialty finishes
- Detailed spec-by-spec estimate
Tiers describe typical material selections, not fixed pricing. Final cost depends on square footage, site conditions and your selections.
Designed and built by us
Two houses we drew, built, and kept.
Most builders show you what a client chose. These two are ours end to end — Jared designed and built them, Stacey did every finish and furnishing, and we still own and rent them. If you want to see what we would do with a free hand, this is it.
Luxe Downtown Modern
3 bed · 2 bath · 5.0★ from 76 reviews
Our most recent build, start to finish — we drew it, we built it, Stacey decorated it, and we kept it. Black and grey exterior, marble fireplace, coffered and beamed ceilings, and a kitchen built around a dark island.
New Take on Modern Mid Century
4 bed · 2 bath · 4.96★ from 71 reviews
Also ours end to end — designed, built and decorated in-house. A single-car garage plan that lives much bigger than its footprint: wood tray ceilings, a linear fireplace, four bedrooms and a screened porch across the back.
Both are Airbnb Guest Favorites. Between them, 147 guests have stayed and reviewed — which is a more honest verdict on how a house lives than anything we could tell you about it.
Front elevations
Houses we've put up.
Every one of these came out of the ground with this crew on it. Different budgets, different footprints, same standard of framing and finish.
Accessory dwelling units
A whole second home in 800 square feet.
Full kitchen, full bath, real bedroom, vaulted ceiling. Not a converted garage — a finished house, just smaller.
People call them different things — accessory dwelling unit, mother-in-law suite, guest house, granny flat, casita, garage apartment. Same idea: a private, self-contained home on land you already own.
They solve a few problems at once. Aging parents close by but independent. An adult kid back from school with their own front door. Or a rental that helps pay for itself.
We build these and we run them. Our own short-term rental portfolio is made up of homes this crew built, so when we tell you what rents well — where to put the kitchen, which finishes survive guests, what guests actually complain about — that is from operating them, not guessing.
See it for real
What “Elevated” actually looks like.
Tiers are easy to describe and hard to picture. These are finished JSR homes — the cabinetry, counters, beams and tile you would be choosing between.
Don't have land yet?
Your builder and your realtor are the same household.
Stacey holds Florida real estate license #SL3154101. That means you can look at a parcel with someone who can write the offer and someone who can tell you what a well, a septic system or four hundred feet of driveway is going to add to your build.
Most buyers find that out after closing. You don't have to.
Search land around TallahasseeSearch listings
Land in Leon, Wakulla and the surrounding counties, on the sites you already trust.
Send us one you like
Paste the link. Stacey sets up the showing, Jared prices the build on it.
New construction FAQ
Straight answers.
What does it cost to build a house here?
Square footage and finish level drive nearly all of it. Rather than throw a price-per-square-foot number at you that won't survive contact with your actual selections, we ask which of the three finish levels above you have in mind, then price your specific plan.
Can you help me find land?
Yes — Stacey is a licensed Florida real estate agent as well as half of the building team, so she can represent you on the land purchase while Jared tells you what it costs to build on that specific parcel. Start on our find land page. And if you already have your own realtor, tell us on the questionnaire — that commission belongs in the budget on day one, not at contract.
Do I need plans drawn already?
No. Square footage, bedroom count, bathroom count and a rough style is plenty to start the conversation.
How long does a build take?
It depends on size, site work and permitting. We'll give you a realistic schedule with your estimate — not an optimistic one.
Do you build spec homes?
Yes. We build specs and we build homes we keep and operate ourselves, which is a large part of why our framing and systems decisions are what they are.
Ready to price your build?
Eight questions. Land, budget, size, specs. Then we talk.